March 2013 National eNews - Special Youth Issue

MEC TO SUPPORT TAKE A KID DAY THROUGHOUT 2013

IMBA Canada believes that Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day can be much more than just one day on the calendar each year. To achieve this goal, we’ve partnered with Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) for 2013! Together we intend to make each and every day Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day.

As Presenting Sponsor MEC has pledged to supply gear and prizes for Canadian events, as well as promote the Take A Kid program, and wherever possible, attend official events.

October 5, 2013 marks the tenth annual celebration of Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day, and with MEC’s support, it is our goal to grow the program to at least 40 events in Canada (a 25% increase over last year) and also to have every province represented on the events calendar.

'YOU VOTE, YOUR CAUSE' CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING TKMBD

As a national Partner of Mountain Equipment Co-op, IMBA Canada has been selected for the 'You Vote, Your Cause' campaign.

MEC members are invited to vote in the 2013 Board of Directors election. As a thank you for participating, MEC has pledged to donate $1 per vote to a community project of your choosing - this includes IMBA Canada, the Canadian Avalanche Centre, and Leave No Trace Canada.

Funds from MEC will support IMBA Canada's Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day events, part of the world-wide celebrations which pledge to put 30,000 kids on bikes in 2013!

DID YOU ATTEND A TRAIL BUILDING SCHOOL LAST YEAR?

If so, we want to hear about your experience with the IMBA Canada Trail Care Crew! Take this short survey and you'll have the chance to win a sweet IMBA Canada t-shirt! Remember to provide your name if you'd like be entered into the draw for the tee!

THANK YOU CORPORATE MEMBERS!

A hearty thank you to the following corporate members who have pledged to support IMBA Canada through 2013. Because of the generous donations from these,and other corporate members, IMBA Canada is able to create, enhance, and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers across Canada.